Uruguay look to reform themselves and try for that elusive third World Cup as the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11. They are in Group A along with France, Mexico and South Africa. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have Uruguay listed as 125/1 odds underdogs to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Be sure to get your FIFA World Cup Predictions in at BODOG.com . Here is your FIFA World Cup 2010 Odds Preview: Uruguay
Uruguay’s national team has decreased lately as they’ve only qualified on two occasions in the last five World Cups. Although it remains a strong team in South America, having reached third place and fourth place in the last two Copa América tournaments, they still struggle to make a deep run into the World Cup. Uruguay has won two FIFA World Cups, including the first ever World Cup in 1930 as hosts and they won their second title in 1950.
The man charged with the task of improving that record and raising their profile once more is Oscar Tabarez, who is now in his second stint as national coach. Tabarez was the man when they were knocked in the Round of 16 at Italy 1990. Now, 20 years on, he’s set to return to the big stage with a youthful and resilient side. Sprinkled with players from Europe’s major leagues, his young sides are determined to impress in South Africa , and in Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez they have the star quality to advance beyond the group phase and into the knockout rounds for the first time in two decades. The Uruguay side features a mix of youthful players and household names and is led by the authoritative figure of Diego Lugano. The latest in a long line of temperamental, strong-willed Uruguayan skippers, the centre-half likes to combine his defensive duties with often-profitable forays into the opposing penalty box.
Up front La Celeste can count on a fearsome strike partnership formed by Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez. The Atletico Madrid striker is another veteran of Korea/Japan 2002 and has put together an impressive CV during his time in Europe. His sidekick Suarez is busy making a name for himself with Ajax Amsterdam, taking over the captaincy after barely two years with the Dutch giants. Together the duo scored 12 goals in the qualifiers.
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The Bottom Line: The last time they advanced beyond the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup finals was at Mexico 1970, when they finished fourth. Be sure to get your FIFA World Cup 2010 Odds Preview: Uruguay in early at BODOG.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit.
